Bloomin' Brands announced strong Q4 2021 results, marked by significant growth in sales, margin, and earnings. The company's strategy execution led to sustained gains in off-premises sales, increased digital engagement, and improved operational efficiencies. Bloomin' Brands also reinstated its quarterly dividend and authorized a new $125 million share repurchase program.
Q4 diluted EPS was $0.59, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.60.
Comparable restaurant sales growth was 20.7% at Outback Steakhouse U.S. and 27.9% combined U.S.
The company reinstated a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share.
A new $125 million share repurchase program was authorized.
Bloomin' Brands provided its financial outlook for the full year 2022, anticipating total revenues between $4.30B and $4.35B and GAAP diluted earnings per share between $2.13 and $2.22. The company also expects commodity inflation to be between 11% and 13% and plans for approximately 30 new system-wide restaurants.
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